Caty McNally vs McCartney Kessler Prediction & Picks - WTA Cincinnati Open
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Caty McNally emerges as an enticing pick at +125 to win in straight sets against McCartney Kessler in the first round of the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
Current Form:
Caty McNally has gone a solid 4-2 to kick off her North American hard-court campaign. McNally reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 Memphis Classic and picked up two more wins in Toronto before bowing to a red-hot Alex Eala in three sets, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, in the third round.
McCartney Kessler is 1-3 in her last four matches. After suffering an early exit in Memphis, Kessler won her opening match against Candace Brace 6-3, 6-3 before losing to Anna Kalinskaya 2-6, 7-6, 4-6.
The Matchup: Kessler defeated McNally 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the 2025 Cincinnati Open. McNally, though, is the favorite coming in because she has the momentum.
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Caty McNally vs McCartney Kessler Form
Caty McNally and McCartney Kessler Latest Matches
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Aug 7, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
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Jul 31, 2026 - Memphis Classic
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2/6 (33%)
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Aug 4, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
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Jul 28, 2026 - Memphis Classic
Jul 1, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 29, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 25, 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
Caty McNally against McCartney Kessler : Head to Head (H2H)
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Aug 10, 2025 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Caty McNally - McCartney Kessler Key Points
- McCartney Kessler is 8-9 on the hard court in 2026.
- McCartney Kessler is 12-15 vs. the top-100 players in 2026.
- Caty McNally is 10-9 on the hard court in 2026.
- Caty McNally is 16-13 vs. the top-100 players in 2026.
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Our Caty McNally vs McCartney Kessler Prediction
The Difference Maker: McNally will be prepared for her rematch against Kessler. McNally has the momentum right now with a 4-2 record in her last six matches. On the other hand, Kessler has suffered early exits in Memphis and Toronto.
What to Expect: McNally is steadily building potent form on the hard court, and this is why she will be a handful for Kessler in their rematch. McNally will be tested by Kessler, but she has all the momentum to score a 2-0 sweep in this match.
Fearless Forecast: Caty McNally wins 6-4, 6-3
Our betting prediction for Caty McNally vs. McCartney Kessler: Caty McNally 2-0 sets
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